Vocal Producer

audio engineer in London
audio engineer in London
Vocal producer in London

Vocal Producer - Elevate Your Vocals with Expert Production

Outstanding vocals are the key to making tracks stand out professionally. As a vocal producer, I apply the utmost care and skill in ensuring vocals achieve a professional standard. I do this by offering performance guidance with top line development, harmonies, the correct microphones and hardware.

Here are the core areas of my vocal production services:

  • Microphone Selection: My Condensor tube mics, such as the 1950s C12, Beezneez Arabella (U47), & FET U67.
  • Vocal Directing: Melody perfection, harmony and dynamic guidance.
  • Mixing: Integrating vocals seamlessly into tracks by using sizzling hardware such as the Neve 1073, Teletronix LA2A, and lossless conversion with RME interfaces.
  • Vocal Tweaks: Manual tuning and vocal alignment to ensure nothing sounds out of place.

The Best Vocal Microphones & Analogue Equipment

My studio offers a curated selection of top microphones, carefully chosen to suit a variety of vocal styles and tones. These achieve a world-class sound when paired with the analogue outboard gear they are fed into prior to the signal going digital!

I use a Neve preamp, followed by a Teletronix LA2A. Follwed by digital Reverbs, delays, and EQs which can be automated if needed to ensure vocals are seamlessly integrated into tracks.

My extensive range of hardware microphones and classic preamps/compressors are renowned for their contributions in countless hits since the 1950s to the modern day, which ensure top-level production every time for vocal recordings.

Artist singing into a vintage AKG C12 microphone during a vocal recording session at a London vocal producer's studio in Battersea.
AKG C12 and Neumann U87 microphones stacked for varied sound perspectives in a professional vocal production studio in Wandsworth, London.

1950s AKG C12 & Neumann U87

Vocal Production - Tweaking & Digital Tools

In conjunction with my analogue gear, I use various award-winning digital plugins for further detailed tweaking if and whenever needed. This allows me to tailor vocal recordings to match any music style intended - with precision.

Iconic Teletronix LA-2A and Universal Audio 1176 plugin emulations, essential tools for professional audio mixing in Wandsworth, London
Close-up of a Neve 1073 microphone preamplifier, crucial analog gear for premium vocal production and recording in London.
The amazing Neve 1073

Vocal Tuning Options

For perfected vocal tuning, a variety of tools are available, ranging from subtle to severe.

Screenshot of Melodyne vocal tuning software, showcasing precise pitch correction for professional vocal production in Julian Chown's London studio.

1. Melodyne pitch editing: Melodyne offers a manual tuning tool that allows for both subtle and drastic pitch corrections.

Screenshot of Auto-Tune vocal processing software, used for creative and precise pitch alignment in modern vocal production by a London audio engineer.

2. Autotune pitch editor: Autotune automatically applies pitch correction to a track, with adjustable levels of intensity.

Screenshot of iZotope VocalSynth 2 plugin, demonstrating advanced vocoder and vocal effects for unique vocal production in London.

3. VocalSynth: This is a popular plugin used to create robotic or vocoder effects, commonly heard in electronic pop music.

Screenshot of FabFilter Pro-Q 3 and Pro-Q 4 equalization plugins, essential tools for precise vocal mixing and sound sculpting in a London studio.

4. Fabfilter Q4: This versatile mixing plugin is ideal for shaping the EQ of vocal tracks. I use it to easily compress or expand any frequency to achieve your desired sound.

Screenshot of VocAlign software, used for tight vocal alignment and perfect timing in professional vocal production and mixing in London.

5. Vocalign: Syncroarts Vocalign is a powerful tool for aligning multiple vocals precisely, resulting in a cohesive and polished sound.

Vocal Production - Harmonies

Vocal harmonies are vital in bringing songs to life. Furthermore, simple "double ups", and "Ooohs" and "Aahs" can often be the "icing on the cake" in a song. When it comes to harmonies, my harmonic training and piano skills certainly help in making precise harmonies a breeze to make and record.

Here are some little examples that I threw together:

1. Without harmonies

1. With harmonies

2. Without harmonies

2. With harmonies

Vocal Production - Tuning & Alignment Examples

Here are examples of how I transform vocals through tuning and alignment:

1 - Uneffected

2 - Tuned

3 - Mixed & Aligned

4 - Automated

Music & Vocal Production - Tuning Examples

1 Untuned

Tuned

2 Untuned

Tuned

3 Untuned

Tuned

Vocal Production tuning examples

What I do - Essential Tools and Techniques (Summary)

Icon representing topline melody creation and songwriting assistance for vocal production in London.

Topline melody guidance

I help craft memorable melodies and harmonies essential for creating impactful vocal performances.

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Performance Perfection

My goal is for your vocals to convey emotional dynamics and memorable melodies, engaging your audience.

Icon representing vintage microphone and preamplifier selection for high-quality vocal recording and production in Clapham, London.

Vintage mics & pres

My studio features some of the world's finest microphones and preamps, ensuring exceptional warmth and character in your recordings.

Icon representing vocal alignment and pitch shifting services for professional vocal production and mixing in Battersea, London.

Alignment & pitch shifting

For a modern sound, I offer precise pitch and vocal alignment tools to achieve perfection.

Get in touch

If you're looking for a vocal producer that will elevate your music recordings, I'd love to hear from you. For more information or to schedule in a session, please contact me on +44(0)7949-121-811 or send me an email.

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